An order of warrior monks founded to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem, the Templars were among the wealthiest and most powerful bodies in the medieval world. Yet two centuries later, they were arrested, accused of blasphemy and heresy, and their leaders were burnt at the stake. Part guide, part history, this book investigates the Templar legends and legacy - from the mysteries of Solomon's Temple, through to Templar appearances in Dan Brown and Indiana Jones. This book explains the whole context of Templar history and also features a guide to Templar castles and sites.